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Isabella

A township of 1,751 people in Isabella County, Michigan

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Conserved land0%none recorded

Trails0.4 mi0 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves1named on the map

1Isabella Township Park0.4 mi of trails · 17 acres

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About Isabella

Civil township in Michigan, United States

2,096Population

36.4 sq miArea

771 ftElevation

Isabella Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,096 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Isabella for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Mount Pleasant (25%), Union (9%) and Nottawa (6%). Half commute less than 10 miles.

Mount Pleasant

25%

Union

9%

Nottawa

6%

Chippewa

5%

3%Work in townlive and work in Isabella 10 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 261Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Isabella →

Health in Isabella

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 27% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

7worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 1▼ 3 close

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15%More older adults who have lost all their teethMI 10.2% · worse 10.1%More adults without reliable transportationMI 8.3% · worse 17%More smokersMI 14.6% · worse

Care nearby

Mclaren Central MichiganMount Pleasant · 6.1 mi · ER

Women's Health Center of Isabella Citizens for HealthMount Pleasant · 6.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48878, 48858 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Isabella →

Natural hazards in Isabella

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

3Does Isabella flood?paid flood claims since 2017 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 9 declared for Isabella County MapIsabella vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Isabella →

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Isabella has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 17°Winter

56° / 34°Spring

80° / 56°Summer

59° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Isabella get?About 39 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 20, with the last in spring around Apr 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Isabella →

Isabella’s library

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Faith Johnston Memorial Library4035 North Mission Street · part of Chippewa River District Library System

E-books42 hrs a week

What’s on for kids?397 programsa year for ages 0–11 (system-wide)Programs →Late fees?Yes, somelate fines on some itemsPerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Faith Johnston Memorial Library →

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Isabella Nottawa Vernon Denver Union

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Where Isabella residents work nearby:Union 9%Nottawa 6%Work & commute →

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